Object numberM1994/024:002
DescriptionYahrzeit Calendar to remember the anniversary of the death of Sandor Kecskemeti who died 30 May 1961. The item was found in the street and donated to the Museum. No further information about the deceased is known.
Yahrzheit is a Yiddish word meaning anniversary of a death. It is the yearly anniversary of a loved one’s death (traditionally the anniversary of the Hebrew date, not the Gregorian date). Jews observe yahrzeit at home by lighting a special long-burning candle in memory of the deceased.
Yahrzheit is a Yiddish word meaning anniversary of a death. It is the yearly anniversary of a loved one’s death (traditionally the anniversary of the Hebrew date, not the Gregorian date). Jews observe yahrzeit at home by lighting a special long-burning candle in memory of the deceased.
Subjectdeath, Yahrzeit calendars
Object nameYahrzeit calendars
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 212.00 mm
height: 289.00 mm
Language
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr. Ben Berkon